Wednesday; July 1
Okay – here is your trivia question for the day: Who invented dynamite? The answer – Alfred Nobel (yes, the guy after which the prize is named). Okay, part two of our challenge: Where did he get the name for his invention? Basically, it comes from the Greek word “dunamis” which means power. I guess by definition, if you would allow me a little latitude, Nobel’s invention was called a power stick! You might be wondering why I am heading down this path of trivia and etymology – well the answer is to get us to Romans 1:16. You see, when Paul writes, “ For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” he used the same Greek word that Nobel used. When the scientist discovered his invention he described it as having explosive power and when the apostle described the Word of God he unveiled its spiritual power. Dynamite is designed to change structures, the gospel is designed to change l